Syran 4E(48%E)

Description

Chlorpyrifos 4E

**Chlorpyrifos 4E** (or **Chlorpyrifos 4EC**) is a common insecticide formulation containing **4 pounds (or 4 lbs/gal) of chlorpyrifos** per gallon as the active ingredient in an **emulsifiable concentrate (EC)** form.

### **Key Details:**
– **Active Ingredient:** Chlorpyrifos (an organophosphate insecticide)
– **Formulation:** 4EC (4 lbs per gallon emulsifiable concentrate)
– **Target Pests:** Controls a wide range of insects, including ants, termites, cockroaches, aphids, beetles, and more.
– **Uses:** Agricultural (crops like corn, soybeans, fruits), turf, and structural pest control (termites, ants).
– **Mode of Action:** Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (disrupts nervous system in insects).

### **Safety & Regulatory Status:**
– **EPA Restrictions:** In the U.S., chlorpyrifos was banned for food crops in 2021 due to neurotoxic risks, but some non-food uses (e.g., mosquito control, greenhouse/nursery) may still be permitted.
– **Handling:** Requires PPE (gloves, masks, etc.) due to toxicity.
– **Environmental Concerns:** Toxic to aquatic life, bees, and birds.

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